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Driver charged with DUI after crashing near Rabun County Library

State troopers charged a Clayton man with DUI after he wrecked near the Rabun County Library Saturday afternoon. According to the preliminary accident report, Joseph...

Demorest wall project nears completion

It is nearly complete. Work on the retaining wall and sidewalk along Central Avenue/US Hwy. 441 in Demorest is nearing an end. The contractor...

Baldwin’s top elected officials use social media to spark civic engagement

Last week, she used the city's livestream to admonish residents for not participating in their government. This week, Baldwin's acting mayor, Alice Venter, is...

Baldwin to host free cookout, fireworks this evening

It's happening, rain or shine. That's the word from Baldwin officials on tonight's community "Pit"nic. The city is getting a jump start on the Fourth...

81 years after first opening, Clarkesville’s community house gets new lease on life

The city of Clarkesville is once again welcoming visitors to its community house - 81 years after it first opened. Clarkesville city officials hosted an...

Hendrix touts need for new jail; Palmer says ‘authority’ best way to pay for...

The idea's been rejected twice, but Habersham County Commissioner Bruce Palmer still says a public authority is the best way to secure funding to...

Cleveland teen injured in wreck

Habersham EMS transported a 14-year-old boy to the hospital Friday morning following a wreck in Cornelia. Braydin Austin of Cleveland sustained minor injuries in the...

Gainesville woman accused of extorting money from immigrants

Hall County deputies arrested a Gainesville woman on Thursday for extorting money from a wife and husband by claiming to be a law enforcement...

Law enforcement on high-visibility patrols during holiday

With a record number of travelers hitting the road this July Fourth holiday weekend, Georgia's top public safety official urges caution. "Pack your patience and...

Banks Crossing boil water advisory lifted

The Commerce Water Department has lifted the boil water advisory it issued earlier this week for dozens of restaurants and businesses at Banks Crossing. A...

It’s the end of an era as NGHS prepares to take over hospital

The signs announcing Northeast Georgia Medical Center's arrival in Habersham County are waiting to be unveiled. Crews installed the new signs outside the Demorest...

All HEMC customers back online following Sunday’s storm

Five days after severe weather swept through northern Georgia, Haberesham EMC has fully restored electrical service to its members. The HEMC outage map Thursday...